In this life-changing tale, Christy Award winner Angela Hunt delivers a bittersweet "wake-up call that should jolt many . out of complacency" (Publishers Weekly). Seventeen-year-old Emma suddenly finds her sordid life miraculously transformed by God's redeeming grace. She soon marries a godly young man who eventually becomes a nationally recognized preacher with a television audience of 50 million. But after 24 years as an exemplary pastor's wife, one call changes everything.
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"I really enjoyed reading this book. It was very eye opening as to the fact that just attending church and doing things for people in the church does not make you a christian. I once went to a church that would look down on you if you did anything with anyone that did not attend that church. I did not feel that that was right at the time, and changed churches. The Bible says we are to be a light in the world and to let it shine. Light shines in the darkness not in a room that is already lit. It made me think of the way I need to be reaching out to others." — Leslie (4 out of 5 stars)
"I really enjoyed reading this book. It was very eye opening as to the fact that just attending church and doing things for people in the church does not make you a christian. I once went to a church that would look down on you if you did anything with anyone that did not attend that church. I did not feel that that was right at the time, and changed churches. The Bible says we are to be a light in the world and to let it shine. Light shines in the darkness not in a room that is already lit. It made me think of the way I need to be reaching out to others."
" Excellent book. Very thought provoking....what it means to "be the church" and just not "be in church". Great, thought provoking Christian fiction. I guess I am actually glad that our new Golden Retriever ate the back cover of this library book. I picked it off the shelf on a whim, and now I get to own it!:) "
" This is a Women of Faith author. I didn't particularly enjoy this book and would probably prefer a good Karen Kingsbury read. "
" Good little read! "
" I really liked this book. Angela Hunt challenges you through fiction to look at how you're currently serving God and see if you're loving people the way God calls us to. "
" TV minister's wife meets her son she placed for adoption at birth - he finds her and makes her rething ministry and what God has called her to do "
" Very simple and easy read. But great reminders and uplifting "
" Inspiring and convicting. A great Christian fiction book! "
" Great book about forgiveness. "
" This is an incredible story. Took me by surprise. Delightful book that is very thought-provoking. Thank you for this book, Angela. "
" This books shows how God can work miracles in our life . We must also learn to listen for His voice and direction. Are we really doing the work HE wants us to do??? "
" its been a while since i read this one...but like all of her other books i'm sure that i enjoyed it at the time!!! "
" My favorite book. I love to give it to others as a gift. "
" Read this book asap it is one of my favorites of all times and constantly challenges me to love people like Jesus does. "
" I love the message of this book, but I didn't love the writing. "
" I LOVED this book and would really recommend it especially to believers who have grown up in the church. Jesus was (and is) a friend of sinners. He came to seek that which was lost, needy. "
" I couldn't put this book down until I was through. It is an eye opener as far as what the church shoud be doing for the Lord. "
" On my list of all time favorite books "
" not one of her best books, but it was ok. "
" Great story! I really enjoyed reading this as part of our women's book club at church! "
" I really enjoyed reading this book... it is not often to entertain yourself reading and grow in your relationship with God at the same time... I will definitely read more books by Angela Hunt... "
" I think everyone would benefit from reading this book. The world would be a btter place if we all read it and made one change in our lives. "
" I enjoy Angela Hunt. She spins good stories, with a Christian spin. I've been trying to balance hard core murder mystery books, with pure evil, with a softer sell and a more comforting ending . . . "
" Wow. I read this in a day. THE DEBT will challenge your thinking about how you view ministry - what you think effective service really looks like. I know I'll be thinking about this book for a while. And praying that I'll see people as Jesus sees them. "
" Half of the book is a slow read but the other half reveals the lesson of the book which is amazing! "
" Wow. This book had many spiritual lessons for me. You MUST read this!!!! "
" This is by far one of the best Angela Hunt books. If you haven't read anything else by her, start with this one. It is not just a good story, but a good story that clearly illustrates God's heart for the lost and how we get caught in our church bubble and never find them. Read this book!!!!!!! "
" I am not normally a fan of fiction, but I loved this one, which was the first book I read by Angela Hunt. If I read fiction, I love the allegorical type and this was wonderful...down to the names and situations. "
" Good book.We see the inside of a popular Christian ministry. Proving we can't judge anyone by their public persona. "
" Not bad. Light for an Angela Hunt book. "
Angela Hunt is the award-winning author of more than one hundred books. Her novels have won or been nominated for several prestigious industry awards, including the RITA Award, the Christy Award, the ECPA Christian Book Award, and the Holt Medallion. Romantic Times Book Club presented her with a Lifetime Achievement Award in 2006. Don’t Bet against Me!, written with Deanna Favre, spent several weeks on the New York Times bestseller list.
Julia Gibson received an MFA from New York University. She has appeared on Broadway and other major stages in New York, as well as regional theaters from Dallas to San Francisco, Chicago, Philadelphia, and more. Gibson has played major roles in productions such as The Seagull, Angels in America, and A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Her television and film credits include Michael Clayton, Law & Order: Criminal Intent, Spin City, and One Life to Live.
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